Boat carrying tourists had barely left shore when it capsized, says witness
Weather conditions were not adverse, says Indian national
Qatars former ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at age 74, state news agency says
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, former ruler and architect behind Qatars stunning ambitions, has died at the age of 74
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham passes awayat 71
The Republican leader died after a brief and sudden illness, his office said
Embassy of India in Vietnam has finalised the authorised agency that will facilitate the repatriation of the mortal remains of the deceased to India
U.S. military says it is striking Iran in response to attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz
The United States is imposing a heavy cost by continuing to degrade Iran's ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial ships freely transiting the strait, the American military said.
U.S. Central Command said a short time later that its forces began a third round of strikes against Iran. There were explosions in Bandar Abbas and Sirik, two towns along the shores of the strait, Iran state media reported.
U.S. delegation in Lebanon to discuss Israel pilot zone withdrawal: official
Under a framework agreement reached on June 26, Israel will gradually withdraw from areas of southern Lebanon where it has deployed troops to fight Hezbollah, the Iran-backed Shia movement
Government intervenes as shipping shocks expose container vulnerability
The first outcome of the 10,000 crore container manufacturing scheme announced in Union Budget 2026-27 came on July 3, when an India-made EXIM container built by DCM Shriram Group was unveiled at Dadri for Maersk, which has placed a follow-on order for another 1,000 containers
Germanys AfD pledges to expel all illegal immigrants
In an address to delegates in the city of Magdeburg, AfD candidate Ulrich Siegmund set out the first 10 measures he promised to implement once in office, following the September 6 vote
Minister considers Aceh request for onshore Andaman gas processing
Indonesia is evaluating Aceh's proposal to process natural gas from the offshore Andaman Block at the Arun Special ...
Indonesia secures 13 industrial MoUs at INNOPROM 2026
Indonesias Ministry of Industry has secured 13 strategic Memorandums of Understanding at the INNOPROM 2026 ...
Adaptive regulations key to downstream pharma innovations: BPOM
Indonesia's Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM) said adaptive biotechnology and pharmaceutical regulations are ...
Govt eyes north Bali air hub through Lt. Col. Wisnu Airfield expansion
Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi has backed plans to expand Lt. Col. Wisnu Airfield in Buleleng District, ...
Govt steps up oversight on domestic coal quotas
Indonesias Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has tightened oversight on mining compliance regarding ...
New carbon credit issuance supports sustainability: ministry
Indonesia will soon issue its first forestry carbon credits under a new national market framework, marking a milestone ...
Police name former prosecutor Febrie Adriansyah graft suspect
The Indonesian National Police has officially named the former Junior Attorney General for Special Crimes (Jampidsus), ...
Indonesia, Morocco discuss implementing halal certification pact
The governments of Indonesia and Morocco have discussed practical measures to strengthen cooperation in halal product ...
FM Sugiono pays final tribute to late Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei
Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono paid his respects to the late Iranian Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, at ...
Indonesia promotes palm oil bioenergy in Russia
Indonesia has strong potential to become a major player in palm oil-based bioenergy through innovation, downstream ...
Indonesia names new special crimes chief after safe raid scandal
Attorney General Sanitiar Burhanuddin has appointed Rudi Margono as the Acting Junior Attorney General for Special ...
Social forestry proposed to become National Strategic Project
Indonesia's Forestry Ministry has proposed restoring the social forestry program as a National Strategic Project to ...
Indonesia studies provincial hospital for Highland Papua
The Ministry of Health is conducting a feasibility study for the construction of a provincial hospital in Wamena, ...
Indonesia can save Rp177 trillion from B50 biodiesel program: Minister
Indonesia's B50 biodiesel program could save up to Rp177 trillion (about US$10.9 billion) in foreign exchange, ...
Indonesia urges culture-centered digital transformation at WSIS
Indonesian Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid encouraged countries worldwide to frame digital ...
B50 biodiesel program improves farmer welfare, CPO value: minister
Downstream development of Indonesia's palm oil industry through the B50 biodiesel program will strengthen energy ...
Deputy Minister urges safe streaming space for children
Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Nezar Patria has emphasized the importance of providing a safe ...
KPK highlights possibility of taking over alleged coal graft case
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has opened up the possibility of taking over an alleged coal corruption ...
Indonesia backs sports tourism in Mandalika Special Economic Zone
The Indonesian government is committed to supporting the development of sports facilities to strengthen sports tourism ...
ANTARA, PR association strengthen partnership on communication
ANTARA National News Agency and the Indonesian Public Relations Association (Perhumas) signed a memorandum of ...
Indonesia limits nickel quota expansion to support global prices
Indonesias Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Ministry announced on Fridaythat it will not grant any ...
Prabowo sets five priorities for NTB after dam inauguration
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto outlined five directives for the government and people of West Nusa Tenggara ...
Indonesia taps Lippo Malls to enhance creative economy ecosystem
The Indonesian Ministry of Creative Economy explored a strategic partnership with shopping center operator Lippo Malls ...
Prabowo says SOE restructuring saves Rp70 Trillion
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said his administration has shut down 240 underperforming state-owned enterprises ...
Indonesia's Megawati urges climate cooperation with Timor-Leste
Former Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri proposed strengthening bilateral relations with Timor Leste through ...
North Korea condemns NATO summit; says denuclearisation should begin with U.S. allies
North Koreas Foreign Ministry said the alliance demonstrated a stronger commitment to bloc-to-bloc confrontation through increased arms spending and closer military cooperation with allies
US returns two stolen 8th-century bronze statues to Indonesia
The United States Attorney's Office announced the return of two bronze statues stolen from Indonesia, according to ...
Police in U.K. arrest suspect in former MP's murder
Widdecombe, 78, was found dead on July 9 in her Haytor Vale home on the edge of Dartmoor National Park in southwest England after sustaining what police said were serious injuries
U.S. acting spy chief announces new round of staff reductions
Bill Pulte has no prior national security experience, causing Donald Trump to face a political backlash after the Republican leaders loyalist was picked to fill the role temporarily
PropertyGuru Group (PropertyGuru or the Group), Southeast Asia's leading PropTech ...
Merz Aesthetics, the world's largest dedicated medical aesthetics company, introduces its 2026 campaign See ...
dsm-firmenich, innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, today awarded the second round of the Nutrition Research ...
Mouser's Rise of the Robots Program Explores Humanoid Design Considerations
Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest electronic components and industrial ...
This marks a historic milestone in our relationship, one that revitalises our ties and reaffirms our commitment to friendship, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Russell Investments Announces New Long-Term Owners
-Russell Investments, the global investment solutions provider, today announced that an investor consortium (the ...
Investors eye 1.3 GW data center expansion in Indonesia
A number of global investors have expressed their strong interest in constructing data centers in Indonesiawith a ...
President Prabowo refuses to sell state defense industries
President Prabowo Subianto revealed that in the past, he had everblocked behind-the-scenes attempts by ...
Meninting Dam: Building Lombok from upstream
Drought during the dry season is an annual challenge on Lombok Island, West Nusa Tenggara, one of Indonesia's key ...
Ecclestone makes history as England fight back
Sophie Ecclestone becomes England's all-time leading wicket-taker across all formats as the hosts fight back late on day one against India of the first women's Test at Lord's.
Preventing blackouts, RI Govt allocates additional coal quotas for PLN
The Indonesian government has approved additional coal production quotas exclusively for state utility PT PLN to secure ...
Indonesia, Russia eye maritime technology partnership
Indonesia is seeking to modernize its maritime industry through a strategic partnership with Russia, aiming to secure ...
Mysterious strikes target Iran after U.S. air attacks
Israel, which under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has engaged in an intense campaign against Iran, has not attacked the Islamic Republic since June.
Tripura seeks duty parity for tea and rubber exports to Bangladesh: CM
Agartala: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday said trade between India and Bangladesh through the northeastern state should be based on mutual benefit and urged Dhaka to provide a level playing field for Tripuras tea and rubber products in its market. Speaking to reporters after meeting Bangladesh High Commissioner to India M Riaz Hamidullah [] The post Tripura seeks duty parity for tea and rubber exports to Bangladesh: CM appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Space Technology is Redefining Maritime Security in South Asia
The future of maritime security in the Indian Ocean will be defined not by control of sea lanes alone, but by the ability to monitor, interpret, and act in real time.
Radisson Hotel Group has launched a leading AI-powered real-time hotel price matching technology, redefining how ...
Prabowo orders regional leaders to oversee free meal program
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has urged regional leaders and security forces to strictly oversee the ...
PhilipsEvnia has launched the New M4 gaming lineup built with revolutionary Triple-Mode technology. It offers ...
VEICHI Launches C&I Energy Storage and Microgrid Solutions
VEICHI (www.veichi.com), a global provider of industrial automation and renewable energy solutions, recently ...
DJI Agriculture, the global leader in innovative agricultural drone technology, today announced the global launch of ...
Gravity Game Unite Launches 2nd Open Beta Test for PC MMORPG Ragnarok Zero: Global
Gravity Game Unite (GGU), the Malaysian subsidiary of global game company Gravity, has officially launched ...
At ASEAN Sustainable Energy Week (ASEW) 2026 in Bangkok, HYPSET presented its latest cable-structure PV mounting ...
Prabowo expects five new dams to increase 1 million tons of rice
The government expects rice production to increase by up to 1 million metric tons through the addition of five newly ...
Sheikh Hasina plans Bangladesh return in December to surrender before court
Guwahati: Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said she plans to return from exile in India around December and surrender before authorities, despite facing a death sentence in Bangladesh and a ban on her Awami League party. In an interview with Reuters, Hasina said she and senior Awami League leaders intend to return voluntarily [] The post Sheikh Hasina plans Bangladesh return in December to surrender before court appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Five new dams strengthen food, energy self-sufficiency: AHY
The simultaneous inauguration of five strategic dams across Indonesia represents a major part of the governments ...
President says B50 biofuel and dams boost national self-reliance
President Prabowo Subianto said the construction of five dams and Indonesia's implementation of B50 biofuel ...
Meninting Dam to supply water to 100,000 residents
The Ministry of Public Works stated that the newly inaugurated Meninting Dam in West Lombok District, West Nusa ...
Critical minerals vital for digital diplomacy in AI race: Nezar
Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Nezar Patria asserted that Indonesia must leverage its critical ...
SIBS@ASEAN 2026 Bandung Edition Strengthens SelangorWest Java Regional Economic Collaboration
The State Government of Selangor (Malaysia) and the Provincial ...
Indianmission in touch withSri Lanka prison riot victims family, say sources
The Indian missionsent a noteverbaleto Sri Lankas Ministry of Foreign Affairs on learning about the Indian prisoners death in the violence, sources said
Prabowo optimistic of Indonesia becoming world food barn
President Prabowo Subianto expressed his optimism that Indonesia is on track to become a world food barn, ...
VP says infrastructure must deliver real benefits
Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka emphasized that infrastructure development must deliver tangible benefits to the ...
Prabowo urges self-improvement from bureaucrats in fulfilling duties
President Prabowo Subianto has called on all state officials across the government, bureaucracy, ministries, and ...
Prabowo highlights food surpluses as milestone toward self-sufficiency
President Prabowo Subianto stated that Indonesia recorded several major achievements in the agricultural sector, ...
Tourism Ministry backs planned restoration of Prambanan Temple
The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism is supporting the planned restoration and conservation efforts for the Prambanan ...
Prabowo opens five dams to bolster food, water security
President Prabowo Subianto on Friday inaugurated five dams across Indonesia, highlighting the projects as key ...
Prabowo demands military, police and bureaucrats introspect
President Prabowo Subianto issued a stern demand for institutional self-reflection on Friday, ordering the nation's ...
Govt targets three hotspots in restoration drive
The Ministry of Environment (KLH) is prioritizing a national environmental restoration movement in three provinces most ...
Indonesia targets up to 820,000 Indian tourists in 2026
The Tourism Ministry aims to attract 750,000 to 820,000 high-quality Indian visitors in 2026, building on momentum from ...
Govt issues presidential decree to save Sumatran, Kalimantan elephants
President Prabowo Subianto officially issued Presidential Instruction No. 8/2026 to protect endangered Sumatran and ...
Minister sets 2027 deadline to close open dumping landfills
Indonesia has set 2027 as the deadline for regional governments to phase out open dumping practices at landfills (TPA), ...
VP Gibran reviews revitalized Banyuwangi market with tourism concept
Banyuwangi Main Market has been transformed into a tourism-oriented marketplace through a revitalization program, a ...
Airlangga optimistic of economic rebound in second half of 2026
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto expressed optimism that Indonesias economy will ...
Hong Kong eateries welcome dogs inside as city relaxes dining restrictions
A decades-old rule has been relaxed, allowing dogs in over 900 approved restaurants. Dogs must be leashed (max. 1.5 meters) and held by an adult or tied to a fixture
Ministry targets 361,000 teachers for coding, AI training in 2026
The Indonesian Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education aims to train 361,000 teachers to strengthen their ...
As U.S. turns 250, retired judges hit the road to defend judicial independence
A group of retired federal and state judges has been barnstorming through Ohio and Pennsylvania on the nations 250th anniversary to defend judicial independence and bolster the rule of law
Australia's BBL to stage season opener in India
The opening match of next season's Big Bash League will take place in India on 12 December.
Govt targets 37,000 leprosy case detections to speed up elimination
The Indonesian government is stepping up efforts to identify an estimated 37,000 undiagnosed leprosy cases to enable ...
Israel shared intel about new Iran plot to kill Trump: reports
The reports come as renewed U.S. and Iranian attacks raise fears of a return to all-out war and after Trumps puzzling use of an old plane to depart from Trkiye after the NATO summit
Bali Police probe Russian national's kidnapping, crypto theft
The Bali Regional Police reported the kidnapping of a Russian citizen with the initials AI in the South Kuta area of ...
Tourism Ministry ramps up global promotions to boost arrivals
The Indonesian Tourism Ministry is continuing to ramp up both domestic and international tourism promotions, while ...
Indonesia accelerates 100 GW solar energy development
President Prabowo Subianto announced plans to build solar power plants (PLTS) with a combined capacity of 100 gigawatts ...
